IFRC Shelter Kit

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

[IFRC Shelter Kit:] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf”)
A collection of tools and fixings combined with two plastic tarpaulins. Items such as a handsaw, rope, nails, shovel, hoe, etc. are included. Any item deemed to be of major assistance in the event of a disaster is included with the kit. The kit does NOT include a structure. It includes the tools necessary to build one.

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Product description

[IFRC Shelter Kit:] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf”)
A collection of tools and fixings combined with two plastic tarpaulins. Items such as a handsaw, rope, nails, shovel, hoe, etc. are included. Any item deemed to be of major assistance in the event of a disaster is included with the kit. The kit does NOT include a structure. It includes the tools necessary to build one.

[IFRC] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf”) aims to have the kit cost one-quarter the price of a standard one-family tent.

[Individuals and families] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf”) displaced from the destruction of their home as a result of a natural disaster.

IFRC and Shelter Box will [distribute the kits in target areas] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf”) following a disaster if they feel the items and tools in the kit could be beneficial to the displaced families.

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Performance parameters

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Complete Kit Weight (Kg)

11

Cutting Tools and Length (m)

Handsaw (0.4), Machete (40.5), Metal shears (26)

Digging Tools

Shovel, Hoe, Claw hammer

Rope length (m)

30

Tarpaulin, dimensions and material (LxW) (m)

6 x 4

Tying supplies, length (m)

Tie wire (25)

Volume Assorted Nails (type, kg)

4cm diameter (0.5), 7.5cm diameter (0.5), roofing (0.5)

Design specifications

Please click [here] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95186/SK%20flyer%20instruction.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95186/SK%20flyer%20instruction.pdf”) for Images of all included items:

The Shelter Kit Flyer features simple [photos] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95186/SK%20flyer%20instruction.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95186/SK%20flyer%20instruction.pdf”) to indicate the contents of the kit and potential uses of the tools, without the use of words.

[ShelterBox] (http://www.shelterboxusa.org/about.php?page=1 “http://www.shelterboxusa.org/about.php?page=1”) response teams, working closely with local organizations, international aid organizations, and volunteers also supply certain technical support during the implementation process.

Since the shelter kit consists only of tools, locally harvested or purchased [construction materials] (https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf “https://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/95526/publications/D.03.a.07.%20IFRC%20shelter-kit-guidelines-EN-LR.pdf”) are required for the kit to have any use.

[Development of a disaster preparedness tool kit for nursing and midwifery: report on a WHO meeting] (http://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/108243 “http://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/108243”) [Internet]. Coleraine, (UK): World Health Organization; 1999.

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

Unknown

Other information

Unknown

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